Paragraph 117
Paragraph 117
Application
Joint Spacer Implant
Matter Number
VIL-12
Paragraph Number
117
Application Number
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Reference Case 1
VIL-12
Reference Case 2
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Created
2/5/22, 12:00 AM
Modified
2/5/22, 12:00 AM
Id
7,433
Content
In certain embodiments, the articular implant 900 (e.g., its edge 520 and/or posterior surface 514) and the surface of the bone pocket 864 may be configured to cooperate to provide fixation through a press-fit connection/interface between the bone pocket 864 and the articular implant 900. Alternatively, or in addition, the articular implant 900 (e.g., its edge 520 and/or posterior surface 514) and the surface of the bone pocket 864 may be configured to cooperate to provide fixation through a slip-fit connection/interface between the bone pocket 864 and the articular implant 900. The slip-fit connection/interface may result from embedding the articular implant 900 in the distal articular surface 860. The slip-fit connection/interface together with intrinsic compression from the joint reactive force when a surgeon reduces the MTP joint can serve to maintain the position of the articular implant 900 on the distal articular surface 860.
Notes
Added by DJM 2 2022